This week on the Rise Beyond podcast, we dive deep into the Blue River below Dillon Dam — one of Colorado’s most technical and rewarding tailwaters. With May flows sitting around 90 CFS and crystal-clear water conditions, it’s a challenging stretch that rewards precision and patience.
We’ll walk you through:
Current hatch activity: midges, Blue Winged Olives, and early signs of caddis
Top 3 flies for the month, including Mysis patterns and dry fly picks
Why this river fishes best between 10 AM and 3 PM during low flows
The key access points in and around Silverthorne and what to expect at each
Nymphing strategies with 5X-6X tippet, stealth approaches, and getting your depth right
Streamer techniques that can turn up big trout in off-peak hours
We also cover the pressure this stretch gets near the outlet mall and how to fish smarter, not harder. Whether you're a local or planning a trip, this episode will help you fish the Blue like a pro — or at least not spook every fish in the run.
Don’t forget to check out the full blog report and river charts on RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com. Subscribe to the River Report for weekly stream intel, gear picks, and regional fly tips from the folks who actually fish it.
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